Central Asian Ikats - Couverture souple

Clark, Ruby

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1851775250 ISBN 13 : 9781851775255

Editeur : Victoria & Albert Museum, 2007

Synopsis

Centuries old, the ikat technique is a complex sequence of tie-dying silk threads to create elaborate patterns in striking colours before weaving. This invaluable introduction to the magnificent ikats of Central Asia sets the creation of these fabrics into the context of a long history of textile production, which once centred around the trade of the famous Silk Road. Illustrated throughout with glorious examples from the collection of Doris Raus, Central Asian Ikats examines the social significance and various functions of these fabrics in Central Asian culture, as well as describing the fascinating and complex making technique.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Ruby Clark is Assistant Curator in the Middle Eastern Section of the Asian Department of the V&A and worked as part of the curatorial team for the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art which opened at the V&A in 2006.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Victoria & Albert Museum
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1851775250
• ISBN 13: 9781851775255
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible